Terrier Group 1American Kennel Club's Terrier Group There are forty four breeds in the Terrier Group worldwide. But, The American Kennel Club only recognizes twenty seven breeds. They are the Airedale Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Bull Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Skye Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier. The Terrier Group, in earlier times, were known for keeping down the rodent population in factories and mills.
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The Airedale Terrier or Airedale were the biggest terrier until the Black Russian Terrier. This breed still is called the “King of Terriers” originating in Airedale, an area in Yorkshire, England. It has also been called the Waterside Terrier because it was originally bred to hunt otters in and around the River Aire. A full grown male of the breed will weigh between 55 and 66 pounds and has a life expectancy of 11 ½ years of age. Black and tan is the color of the coat, with a medium length harsh, wiry and stiff topcoat and short and soft undercoat. This breeds tail can be docked or not, but it cannot carry a regular tail over the back like an Akita. This breed can be used for police work and also as a hunting dog. This breed is known to be of above average intelligence making them independent, strong-minded and can sometimes be stubborn, so obedience training is recommended. Like with all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are hip dysphasia, dermatitis ( because of the thickness of their hair.), cancer, urological diseases and bloat ( which can lead to cardiovascular collapse). With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Otter Breed, Click Here! American Staffordshire TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - American Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier who’s early ancestors came from England. This breed of dog help settle the U.S. and was instrumental in the success of farmers and settlers. This breed, at their peak the early part of the 20th century, when one appeared on the Our Gang Comedies as “Pete the Pup” and personified the All-American pet. This breed is very intelligent, human oriented and active and make an affectionate family pet. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 57 to 67 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years of age. This breed has a short coat and comes in a variety of colors, mainly splotches against a white background. Like all purebreds, they have their health problems which are congestive heart disease, hip and elbow dysphasia, luxating patella, thyroid dysfunction and cataracts. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This All American, Click Here! American Staffordshire Terrier Rescue Australian TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Australian Terrier
The Australian Terrier derives its ancestry from the rough coated Terriers of Great Britain. This breed like most Terriers were kept to keep mice and rats to a minimum, in and around factories and farms. This breed shares common ancestry with the Cairn Terrier, Skye Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Irish Terrier. A full grown male of this breed weighs around 14 pounds and has a life expectancy of 11 years of age. The coat of this breed is of medium length, shaggy, harsh, double coat and normally not trimmed. The fur is shorter on the muzzle, lower legs, feet and around the neck. The coats color are shades of blue or red with tan markings on the face, ears, body and head. The temperament of this breed is said to be spirited and alert with the natural aggressiveness of a ratter or hedge hunter. The males of the breed do not tend to get along with one another, but bred for companionship, they are friendly with humans. As with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Tiny Australian, Click Here! Bedlington TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier derives its name from a mining town in the North East of England. Because of its non-shedding fur, with a woolly texture this breed is often described as a lamb on a leash. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 17 and 23 pounds and has a life expectancy of 13 ½ years of age. The colors of the coats may be blue, sandy, liver, dark brown or black and sable and can be solid colors or tan markings. Looking more like a Greyhound instead of a Terrier with a wedge shaped head with sparkling triangular eyes, it is able to run at great speed. Viewed from the front, their legs are triangular in shape, being wider at the top and in coming together at the paws, this enables them to pivot quickly when chasing their quarry. This breed is fast enough to bay badger or a fox and is a first class water dog. This breed is known as the dog with a good-natured and mild manners but can be ferocious when it comes to the hunt. These dogs need plenty of exercise or they become bored and destructive. Like all purebreds, this breed has its health issues which are copper toxicosis, heart murmurs and eye problems. Like with all animals, research before you buy! Learn More About This Greyhound/Terrier, Click Here! Border TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Border Terrier
The Border Terrier was originally bred as a fox and vermin hunter. This breed has a broad head and a short but strong muzzle and it is said to be “otter” shaped. The V shaped ears are on the side of the head and flop down on the cheeks. The tail is of moderate length, thick take at the base and tapering to a point. The colors of the coat can be grizzle and tan, blue and tan, red or wheaten. This breed has a double coat consisting of short, dense and soft undercoat and a wiry, harsh, whether and dirt resistant outer coat. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 13 and 15 ½ pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breed is somewhat stubborn and strong-willed but very even-tempered and rarely aggressive by nature. They are good with children and will get along with other dogs, even males and make great pets and companion dogs. This breed has the ability to jump high and run fast, despite the size of their legs. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are hip dysphasia, perthes disease, various heart defects, juvenile cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, seizures and canine epileptic cramping syndrome. As with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Stubborn Breed, Click Here! Bull TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier is recognized by its egg shaped head. From the top of its head straight down to the nose there is no break. The original Bull Terriers were bred with Bulldogs and used for blood sports. .They have a muscular chest and stubby legs, perfect for dog fighting. Originally recognized as two different varieties, the all white and the rest of the colors. In the mid-30s they were brought together as one variety even though the white dogs are preferred. As with all white breeds you need to check their hearing as puppies because a lot of them are born deaf. Bull Terriers are aggressive especially the males to other males of all breeds. They are stubborn and you have to be the pack leader 100% of the time. But they are loyal to a single master and will defend him to the end. Learn More About This Pint Sized Heavywieght, Click Here! Cairn TerrierAmerican Kennel Club - Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest of these breed. Originating out of the Scottish Highlands, by the name Short Haired Skye Terrier, it was recognized as one of Scotland’s earliest working dog. This breed was used for hunting burrowing prey and as a ratter. A full grown male of this breed will weigh around 14 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. There coats consists of a harsh, weather resistant outer coat and a soft, dense undercoat. The colors of the coats range from cream, wheaten, red, sandy, gray or brindle. The aforementioned brindle color will change, progressively getting more black and silver with age. This breed is adventurous, intelligent, strong and loyal to its family. This breed can be stubborn so it is best to train them at an early age. Like all purebreds, this breed has their share of health problems which are cataracts, ocular melanosis, progressive retinal atrophy, corneal dystrophy, krabbe disease, hip dysphasia, and Von Willebrand’s disease. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Left Handed Breed, Click Here! To See More Dogs In This Group, Click On Terrier Group 2, 3 or 4.Terrier Group 2 Terrier Group 3 Terrier Group 4
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